Maped 119430 Study Compass Mechanical Pencil

I paid little money for this minis compass, so I was pleasantly surprised upon receiving the item. It's truly portable and is beautifully compactly packaged. Besides, the compass is made of good quality metal and comes with some spare leads. Unfortunately, the barrel that holds and pushes out the lead out wasn't working and also broke all the leads I put in. What's more, it does not push the lead out enough to get it out the barrel. As it was breaking the spare leads, I used good quality leads of my own, which are a bit longer, and I got the same results. It seems that the barrel is faulty; therefore, the item not usable. Returned.

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CrafTreat Grunge Stencil - Distressed Paint - 4X8 In

This is one of my favourite patterned stencils. Unfortunately the material and cutout quality aren't the best, and the impressions on paper aren't always clean. It works well with ink pads ink and acrylics if the latter are applied with a makeup sort of sponge. It cleans well under running soapy water or with acetone.

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Mentos Candy Sugar Free Chews Fruit

Not as yummy or flavoursome as the sugar-full fruit chews, but good nevertheless. Handy packet to carry in my small crossbody bag and munch on when I'm hungry and I don't want to eat anything full of calories

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Cat Canvas Pouch Pen Holder

This is a cute pen holder, that can hold a good quantity of of pens, pencils and markers. It's made of good quality sturdy canvas, and the up-down sleeve is just great to keep the pens safe when not in use. It stands still well. As it's made of uncoated fabric, I don't put it on my table when using acrylics. I wish it was a bit taller and large to accommodate larger markers (Townbows for example). For the rest, a great stationary holder.

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Comiart Styluses Dotting Tool Set

This is a great dotting set. It's cute and girly, but it's also sturdy and makes clean dots. I use the larger nibs with acrylics in my artwork and no issue. They wash easily with soap and water. I don't use this for my nails, so I cannot comment on that. Good value for money.

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Derwent Academy Watercolour Pencils 24 set tin

Derwent Academy Watercolour Pencils, Set of 24 in Tin, Multicolour Artist’s Pencils, Ideal for Wet or Dry Colouring, Drawing & Illustration, Premium Hobbyist Quality 

 

This is a good started watercolour pencil pack. It has a good selection of primary, secondary and neutral colours and the tin box is just great to keep them organised or to use it with markers or other stationery. Perhaps because I own some good-quality watercolour pencils, comparisons are unavoidable; these pencils falls short re intensity of the pigment and water solubility. Yet, they are decent quality for the price a great pack for beginners.

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HASK Argan Oil Deep Conditioner Sachet, 50 g

These sachets are perfect for travelling, as they don't spill, are easy to pack and they have a tear to open the sachet without the need of scissors. I have long wavy hair and this sachet gives me two generous treatments. The texture is very creamy and thick, i.e. buttery not runny, and it is very nourishing. The smell is the classic Hask mandarin scent that I love so much. I leave the treatment for a few minutes on, that is, I don't remove the product just after detangling my hair, and then I wash it out. I tend to use the oil from the same brand as finishing touch once I have towel-dried my hair. The results are excellent re detangling and nourishment of my very dry hair. I'll buy it again.

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